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Heat Presses

Large Heat Press

16” x 20” Swing-away Heat Press

Can be used with the sublimation printer or heat transfer vinyl projects

 

Mug Heat Press

This press is a full wrap-around, handle to handle, top-to-bottom printing mug press. It can press images up to 5" high, and as close as 1/2" from the handle, depending on the mug size.

Can be used with the sublimation printer or heat transfer vinyl projects.

 

Cost

Software

Adobe Creative Cloud – limited access

Adobe Photoshop Elements

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft PowerPoint

 

 

Cost

There is no cost to use a computer program.

Printing is 10₵ for black and white, 25₵ for color on the standard printer.

Coding/STEAM

CircuitScribe

  • Draw your own circuits with conductive ink pens.

 

Cubelets

  • Build loads of simple robot constructions with the Cubelets Curiosity Set.

 

Let’s Start Coding – learn real code hands-on

  • Build over 90 hands-on projects as you learn to code.
  • Cards included in the box explain components and how to get started.

 

Ozobot

Tools

  • Spiral/Coil Binding Machine ($1.00 per spiral used)
  • Ellison Machine and Block Alphabet
  • Scoring Board
  • Dremel Micro Rotary Tool
  • Metal Letter Stamps (uppercase, lowercase, numbers)
  • Jewelry Hammer and Rubber Bench Block
  • Jewelry Making Tool Kit
  • Cutting Mats
  • Xacto Knives
  • 3D Printer Tool Kit
  • Paper cutters

Research Databases

List of research database titles, descriptions and links
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about:books
about:books

Information on books and authors.

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African American Heritage
African American Heritage

A digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research.

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American & English Literature
American & English Literature

Electronic books of American and English literature - poetry, drama, fiction, and the Bible - originally published in print.

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Ancestry Library Edition
Ancestry Library Edition

IN LIBRARY ONLY. Census, military, court, and church records, passenger lists and more. You must be in the library to access this database.

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AtoZdatabases
AtoZdatabases

AtoZdatabases is the Premier Job Search, Reference & Mailing List Database including 30 million business & executive profiles & 240 million residents. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more!

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Business Source Premier
Business Source Premier

Company and market reports.

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Champaign County Ohio Helpful Web Links
Champaign County Ohio Helpful Links

Helpful links to organizations in Champaign County, Ohio.  

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Chilton Library
Chilton Library

Access to repair, maintenance and service information on the most popular cars, trucks, vans and SUVs on the road today, as well as, many new vehicles.

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Consumer Health Complete
Consumer Health Complete

Everyday health care information.

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Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports

Consumer buying guide & product reviews.

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Culturegrams
Culturegrams

CultureGrams provides country and state reports that go beyond mere facts and figures to deliver a one-of-a-kind perspective on daily life and culture, including the background, customs, and lifestyles of the world's people. Browse through the four editions including Kids, World, States, and Provinces.

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Cypress Resume
Cypress Resume

Cypress Resume is an online resume builder that lets you create professional-quality resumes in three quick and simple steps.

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Driving-Tests.org
Driving-Tests.org

Driving-Tests.org offers free practice tests to teens and adults looking to learn more about driving in Ohio. The website also includes practice tests for those seeking a motorcycle license or their CDL. 

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EBSCOhost Databases
EBSCOhost Databases

Magazine and journal articles.

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Explora Primary Schools
Explora Primary Schools

Designed with students and educators in grades K through 5 in mind, Explora Primary Schools provides a safe, trustworthy environment for students to look up facts for class projects or homework.

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Explora Public Libraries
Explora Public Libraries

Designed with public library patrons in mind, Explora Public Libraries provides easy-to-use features and reliable content from the world's leading magazines and reference books, grouped into easy-to-browse categories.

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Explora Secondary Schools

Designed with students and educators in grades 6 through 12 in mind, Explora Secondary Schools provides a far better alternative to websites and search engines for students to look up articles and facts for research papers or homework.

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Fold3
Fold3

The premier collection of historical military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served from the Revolutionary War through recent conflicts.

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Gale Legal Forms
Gale Legal Forms

Gale Legal Forms - No special skills or extensive knowledge of the law is required because Gale Legal Forms offers an easy-to-use, step-by-step approach to addressing complex legal matters. Whether for business, personal or litigation purposes, each form is conveniently accessible and downloadable in either Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat, as well as other formats.

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Gale Virtual Reference Library
Gale Virtual Reference Library

Through Gale Virtual Reference Library you can gain access to eBook titles including Gale Encyclopedia of Science, Dictionary of American History, Encyclopedia of the Great Depression, Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders, and College Blue Book.

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HeritageQuest
HeritageQuest

Essential collection of genealogical and historical sources for more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back as early as the 1700s.

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Hobbies and Crafts Source
Hobbies and Crafts Source

Offers detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. 

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Home Improvement Source
Home Improvement Source

Full-text content from leading home improvement magazines, images not found anywhere else online and videos of popular home repair projects. 

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Homework Help
Homework Help

Helpful links for students of all ages.  

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Literary Reference Source
Literary Reference Source

Information on thousands of authors and their works.

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Mango Languages
Mango Languages

Mango Languages include a variety of resources to help patrons learn practical conversation skills for languages spoken all around the world. We offer Mango Basic and Mango Complete Courses, offering more than 50 language learning experiences.

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northstar
Northstar Digital Literacy

Northstar provides a self-directed assessment and learning tool to help you improve skills with computers, software and technology.

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Ohio Means Jobs
Ohio Means Jobs

Ohio Means Jobs offers practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and information you need to achieve the results you want—at school, at work, or in life. Looking to land a job? You'll find dedicated to helping you get the one that's right for you.

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Oxford Research Encyclopedias
Oxford Research Encyclopedias

Long-form overview articles written, peer-reviewed, and edited by leading scholars.

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Points of View Reference Source
Points of View Reference Source

Essays on controversial subjects.

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Recommended Sites
Recommended Sites

Recommend sites covering the following topics: books, business, education & financial aid, employment, government, health, maps, movies and weather.

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Religion & Philosophy Collection
Religion & Philosophy Collection

An essential tool for researchers and students of theology and philosophical studies. 

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Sanborn Fire Maps
Sanborn Fire Maps

Historical maps of Ohio cities.

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Science Reference Source
Science Reference Source

Science encyclopedias and reference books

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Small Business Source
Small Business Source

Exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to address many small business topics.

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value line
Value Line

Whether you’re a beginning investor or a veteran looking for high-impact ideas, Value Line gives you the power to evaluate investments with confidence.  Get accurate estimates, projections and historical data to discover opportunities that fit your investment strategy. Available for remote use.

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Very Short Introductions
Very Short Introductions

Very Short Introductions provide intelligent and serious introductions to a huge range of subjects. 

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Weiss Financial Ratings
Weiss Financial Ratings

Financial Ratings Series Online, powered by Weiss Ratings and Grey House Publishing, provides accurate, independent ratings and financial planning tools to help make decisions about your insurance, banking, and investment options.

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What Snake is It?
What Snake is It?

Ohio snake identification guide.

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What Tree is It?
What Tree is It?
Ohio tree identification guide.
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What's the Point?
What's the Point?

Identify flint artifacts from Ohio's prehistoric peoples.

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World Book Kids
World Book Kids

Thousands of colorful illustrations, diagrams, and maps enrich thousands of articles selected for appeal and curricular standards, with teacher guides, provide instructions and stimulating ways to use content in the classroom setting or for homework.

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World Book Online
World Book Online

Information resources for pre-school through college.

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World Book Students
World Book Students

Contains an extensive multimedia collection, including editor-selected websites, and correlations to state standards.

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Worldbook Online: Early World of Learning
Worldbook Online: Early World of Learning

Online resource for preschoolers and early elementary grade students. 

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